The South African Music Awards announced a full list of this year's nominees and while some categories have "obvious" faves and winners, some categories have very heavy contenders. It remains to be seen who will ultimately get the 30th SAMA crown on awards day which is on the 2nd of November 2024 International South African sensation, Tyla leads the pack with a total of 5 nominations in the bag from her self titled debut album. Other notable nominees include Kabza Da Small, Kelvin Momo, Priddy Ugly, University of Pretoria, Brenda Mtambo, Mellow& Sleazy, Una Rams, Shaka iLembe, Nasty C, Paxton, The Soil, Zakes Bantwini, Makhadzi, Ayanda Jiya and Mörda. Here's a full list of the categories and their nominees: Best Adult Contemporary Album: The Misty Cliffs — The Misty Cliffs Stimela — Drakensberg Boys Choir The Drive — Dr Duda Shipwrecked — Jack Atlantic Isipho — Smama Ikwekwezi FM Best African Adult Contemporary Album: Isicathamiya For A New Millennium — Thee L
HIP HOP AND ITS PRODUCERS : The pie just never has enough pieces While the likes of PH Raw, BeatMochini, SPeeKa, ANATII, Gemini Major, Silasbeats, Makwa 6eats, Tweezy, Ganja Beats, Ruff, Zoccie Coke Dope, Ali Keys and the likes have had a very large contribution to SA Hip Hop Music over the years, there’s others who seems to just not be getting there. When flipping the coin, there are other producers and engineers who are doing the most and might be underappreciated, underrated and under the radar. The talent is impeccable and they are still out here doing the most. We shine a light on these music magicians and the work they have done: -WICHI 1080 When Wichi’s name comes up the automatic and fitting correlation would be Priddy Ugly. Wichi 1080 has these hard hitting beats that are unique and when you hear them, you know its him. Think of “Cocaine Ghost” “Come to my Kasi” ft. Youngsta CPT and “Bula Boot” by Priddy Ugly and you’d get it. The two have this synergy that allows them to